N.S. resuming mail service through Canada Post
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is resuming mail delivery through Canada Post after postal workers moved to rotating strikes earlier this month. Starting Friday, October 31, Access Nova Scotia centres will no…
From Runways to Revenue: Halifax Stanfield strengthens N.S. economy
HALIFAX STANFIELD: According to its latest economic impact report, Halifax Stanfield InternationalAirport (Halifax Stanfield) remains a vital engine for Nova Scotia’s economy, driving tourism, jobs, trade, and growth across the…
East Hants lifts mandatory water restrictions in Elmsdale, Enfield, Lantz
ELMSDALE: The Municipality of East Hants has announced they are moving back to voluntary water restrictions in three of its communities. A spokesperson said that as of Thursday afternoon Oct.…
Video: Happy Halloween!
ENFIELD: A Happy Halloween video message from Pat at The Laker News. Video shot/edited by Matt Dagley
Municipal leaders face increased amounts of hostility
HALIFAX: When delegates gather at the annual Fall Conference of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) in Halifax in early November, a topic of discussion will certainly be the…
Heavy rain, high winds to keep Fieldhouse Dome closed Oct. 31
LANTZ: Mother Nature is throwing a curveball into anyone plans to use the Fieldhouse Dome on Halloween. In a post on Facebook, the Municipality of East Hants and the East…
Book sale in Elmsdale this Saturday Nov. 1
ELMSDALE: Please take advantage of the monthly book sale at the Masonic lodge this Saturday, November 1st, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The lodge is located at 170 Highway…
Mount Uniacke man dies in East Uniacke MVC
EAST UNIACKE: A 45-year-old Mount Uniacke man has died as a result of a single-vehicle collision on Monday night in East Uniacke. Police say that on Oct. 27 at approximately…
Hants North man receives probation for sexual assault
SHUBENACADIE: A man well-known in the Hants North community has received a conditional discharge after being sentenced for a sexual assault on Oct. 20. Eric White (date of birth: April…
Lantz man charged with impaired driving, attempting to bribe officer after MVC
LOWER SACKVILLE: A single-vehicle collision on Hwy 102 in Lower Sackville has led an 18-year-old Lantz man to be charged with impaired driving and alleged bribery of officers among multiple…